Get this......so I went to have tires put on....

[paultvx]

I don't know... I'm not going to spend time debadging just so I can get more positive comments. If they don't like my VX, they can kiss my my A**.

[BOARZHEAD]

Sounds good Alan. Hope all of us up in Ak can get together all what 4? hehe

[WyrreJ]

I had my first funny experience with this today (so far, had a couple of people ask me what kind of car it was, but that's it).

I've reversed the ISUZU badge on the front grill so it says NZNSI (say it in-zn-zee) and I painted my fangs with the color-changing paint purple-to-green (my VX is black so it is fairly subtle). So, I'm waiting to pull out from a parking lot onto main street and there is a light a few car lengths down the road. There is a bunch of cars waiting for the light to turn green and I am waiting for the light to turn green and for them to roll forward so I can get out on the road. Except the last guy in the line is stopped right in front of me and won't go forward even though everybody else has left and gone through the light already. He's in a lightly-modified subie with custom rims (maybe titanium, definitely the right color for it), probably a WRX, but I can't tell from that angle I just saw the hood scoop. It is bright yellow and he's busy staring at my NZNSI badge and fangs instead of paying attention to traffic. Had to flash my lights right in his face to get him to move along. Cracked me up.

[BOARZHEAD]

Originally posted by WyrreJ
I had my first funny experience with this today (so far, had a couple of people ask me what kind of car it was, but that's it).

I've reversed the ISUZU badge on the front grill so it says NZNSI (say it in-zn-zee) and I painted my fangs with the color-changing paint purple-to-green (my VX is black so it is fairly subtle). So, I'm waiting to pull out from a parking lot onto main street and there is a light a few car lengths down the road. There is a bunch of cars waiting for the light to turn green and I am waiting for the light to turn green and for them to roll forward so I can get out on the road. Except the last guy in the line is stopped right in front of me and won't go forward even though everybody else has left and gone through the light already. He's in a lightly-modified subie with custom rims (maybe titanium, definitely the right color for it), probably a WRX, but I can't tell from that angle I just saw the hood scoop. It is bright yellow and he's busy staring at my NZNSI badge and fangs instead of paying attention to traffic. Had to flash my lights right in his face to get him to move along. Cracked me up.

Living in NH huh? That's where I'm from. Moved to Alaska 3 years ago. Grew up in Manchester my whole life. We go back every year to see family. Hope some day to meet some of you Live Free or Die VX's

[WyrreJ]

Funny thing, my brother is in Barrow (I think, never paid too much attention to the geography up there). Was a pilot for one of the local operations until last week.

[BOARZHEAD]

Barrow is like driving from N.H. to Florida, but on a dirt road from New Jersey to Florida. Maybe this summer we can meet some of the N.H. VX'ers

[Wayne]

I recently had to endure a young couple arguing over my VX. The guy didn't really know what it was, but the woman was absolutely convinced that it was - gulp - an AZTEK. Ugh...it wasn't worth my time explaining things. C'mon an Aztek? Please. How do you even begin to make that mistake? The poor guy didn't put up much of a fight about it, just shook his head as his girlfriend yelled at him...ah, the few, the proud, the Vx'ers.

[paultvx]

Some people are just challenged when it comes to visual recognition.

When I had a modified 98 VW GTI a couple fought over it the same way. The woman insisted that it was a Volvo. Know of any 2 door hatchback Volvos in bright yellow paint? With the exception of the P1800 sportwagon, I don't think Volvo has made a production two door hatchback in its entire history.

On a positive note... when I went to America's Tire Co. a couple weeks ago the VX created quite a stir. There was a guy with is kid there and the guy was acting more like a kid than the kid was. He walked around the VX several times checking it out. The first thing the salesman said, without asking what it is, was "it looks like it can go anywhere." That being the long time Jeep slogan... I think it's quite a compliment.

[Spike]

I guess great minds really do think alike.

I have been tinkering with pagemaker and a NASA font I found on the internet since I bought my VX last month. ... But I am reluctant to debadge my VX

I also thought about a smoked gold foil window tint instead of limousine black.. I really havent decided yet.

However, I DO feel like peeling off the IronMan off of the hood... but only if I can get a replacement. The local dealership told me they can only get it for me with a new hood insert attached to it.



I'd love to see some pics of these humorous mods...

[AlaskaVX]

I'll get pics this weekend when I go mobb'n and if anyone else wants some custom vinyl stickers made, my brother can design them. Of course it might be a little spendy since I live up here in AK, but I'm sure you guys probobally have a bunch of shops down there that will do it.

Spike, about the debadging I would totally do it! That is if you don't mind more of the "What is that?!" question. I just took all the Isuzu stuff off (including new rims). The back however looks pretty ugly without the logo, that's where the NASA sticker comes into play. My brother matched the NASA font pretty damn good. I personally like the Vehicross logo's on the sides and hood though. My brother could make you a new IRONMAN logo if you wanted to take it off.

About the tint, a really dark black tint looks absolutely awesome on a white VX, probobally one of my best mods next to my tires and rims. The darker the better so you can scope out people looking at your car without them seeing you staring back and smiling. Take a look at my gallery and check out my 1st VX pic it shows the window tint and wheels, can't really see the Mickey Thompon tires well though.

WyrreJ, I feel sorry for your brother, Barrow is a tiny town that is very cold. What is he doing there of all places?

Boarzhead, yes we have a whopping 4 VX's that can get together but thats enough unless some of you lower 48ers are willing to make a drive... hehehe

EDIT: and about me stealing your idea... no I stole someone elses

[Spike]

So get this, during my morning commute in my IronMan ...
... this very pretty woman pulls up next to me in her bright yellow H2. Tied to the center of her brush bar grill was a flattened, yellow, stuffed duck. I couldnt stop laughing.
She giggled back, and unfortunately made a right turn at the next light. If I wasnt runnign late, I seriously considered turning to go after her.

It's good to see all these fun people with unique vehicles with such a great sense of humor.


AlaskaVX, Yes, on the back panel is where I considered putting NASA, as well as smaller ones on the B pillers just below the VehiCross logo ... and a 4x6 american flag above the logo.

As for having a spare decal made up for the IronMan. I would want it to be identical in dimension to the factory. This way I can return it to stock if I ever desire to for long term value purposes.
Same thing goes for the silver letters on the back.

When they made the 1980 Corvette Pace car, I believe it came with a spare set of decals for just the same reason.

Actually I might settle on an Area 51 front license plate that I bought when I was in Nevada a few years ago.

[Panther_Black_VX]

Originally posted by Navigator
Jealousy makes people say the darndest things

Ain't it the truth!!

[AlaskaVX]

Spike he can take measurements from mine and make it as close to exact as he can get it, but by law I don't think he can make it EXACT, but so close there is no way to tell. I'm sure he could do it exact (just don't tell anyone)